TPF Recruitment is supporting a leading top 25 firm as they continue to grow their Lewes office. This firm now has an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join their expanding team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join the team in the Lewes office. In this role you will deliver an exceptional client experience while ensuring assignments are completed on time and to budget. If you enjoy the challenge and complexity of accounts preparation this is an excellent chance to work with a supportive team on a varied and engaging portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a small and varied portfolio including Sole Traders Partnerships and Limited Companies. Take responsibility for the full accounts production service with minimal oversight.

• Complete large and more complex assignments including groups and specialist engagements with confidence.

• Prepare accurate corporate tax computations and demonstrate strong knowledge of income tax VAT and other relevant taxes.

• Prepare work within realistic budgets and raise any concerns with the Manager at an early stage.

• Support the daily workflow of the team including planning allocation and review of work.

• Contribute to developing the team through training mentoring and technical support.

• Take a practical approach and support colleagues whenever required to meet deadlines.

• Identify and mitigate risks to both the business and its clients.

• Recommend improvements to processes and drive efficiencies across the team.

• Maintain high performance and compliance standards at all times.




Requirements We would like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:


• ACA or ACCA qualification or AAT qualification with at least three years post qualification experience or QBE


• Recent experience in accounts production with strong technical knowledge of accounting standards


• Experience across a broad range of sectors would be beneficial


• Previous responsibility for managing a portfolio and supporting junior staff


• Good understanding of accounting systems and control environments


• Working knowledge of Sage and Xero. Experience with CCH sage50 or Netsuite is desirable


• Strong Excel capability including vlookup sumif and Pivot Tables


• Confident communication skills with regular direct client contact


• Strong organisational ability with a diligent approach to workloads and client queries


• An interest in sector software and cloud-based applications


• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team










Benefits Additional benefits:

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Competitive pension scheme

Group life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance (family cover)

Motor expense benefits

Health care cash plan (post-probation)

Car parking

Hybrid working flexibility

Holiday buy and sell scheme



Please contact Mark Sitton on , , or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.



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